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VINTAGE SIGNED NETSUKE DOG & PUPPY JAPAN
Vintage Japanese netsuke. I have personally owned it for about 40 years. Approximately 1 1/2 inches long. It depicts a dog turning around to look at her puppy, climbing on her back. I believe this is made of natural-ivory. Nice details to faces and coats of dogs.
Signed in Japanese script underneath. Good condition.
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VINTAGE NETSUKE HORSE AND RAT
I have owned this charming netsuke for about 40 years. I do not know anything about it. It measures slightly over 1 1/2 inches long. It depicts a horse turning back to look at a rat perched on it's back. Nice detail. One hoof has been slightly chipped. There appears to be something engraved/inscribed underneath, near the little holes.
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3521
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ANTIQUE CINNABAR BOX / CASKET CHINESE LANDSCA
Antique Chinese lacquer cinnabar box / casket. Signed underneath with very old mark, but presumed to be made somewhat later - perhaps 100 years ago.
<P><P> Measures just under 5 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide. <P><P>
The entire outside is very richly covered in thick layers of laquer ina dark red-brown. The top is slightly domed. Top depicts a number of small vignettes of
scholars and philosophers in various landscapes, under huge trees and amidst rocky arrangements. Sides are decorated with flowers and underneath with a
geometric pattern, centered by a rectangular signature. Hinged lid. <P><P>
Good condition.
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3515
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ANTIQUE TORTOISE SET W TURQUOISE SNUFF BOTTLE
Antique snuff bottle made in Mongolia / China, at least 100 years ago. <P><P>
Measures 5 3/8 inches high. <P><P>
Hexagonal snuff bottle with 6 panels made of tortoiseshell. The bottom, shoulders and top, as well as the lid are mounted in metal, richly set with cabochon turquoise gem stones. Each turquoise is set in a filigree cell. Rare to find a bottle like this in such good condition with no missing stones. Original metal spoon attached to round cap. <P><P>
Engraved mark CHINA on the bottom.
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ANTIQUE CHINESE CARVED IVORY STATUE BIRD TREE
Antique Chinese carved statue of a bird in a Classic landscape with rocks under a flowering tree. Comes with original fitted wooden base, carved with the same theme and by the same hand. <P><P>
Measures a little over 2 1/2 inches high, excluding the base. The base is 2 1/2 inches accross at the widest point and 3/4 inches high. <P><P>
A small bird looks over it's shoulder. It sits amidst rocks and a gnarled, bent tree in a classic traditional Chinese landscape. Depth of carving is excellent and delicacy of fine branches holding the flowers shows tremendous skill. Technical mastery in creating these slim overlapping stems as though working from the inside out. <P>
The base is carved in the same style and with the same theme and is fitted to hold the top part.<P>
This piece can be enjoyed and contemplated upon from any angle. <P>
Very good condition. No damage of any sort found. <P>
Natural materials bought legally in the USA.
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3444
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ANTIQUE PAIR CHINESE BLUE WHITE CUP / BOWL SA
Antique pair of blue and white porcelain cups or tea bowls and saucers. Made China 1720 - 1750. <P><P>
Saucers are a little over 4 1/4 inches in diameter. Cups a little over 2 3/4 inches accross the top and slightly under 1 1/2 inches high. <P><P>
Round saucers stand on circular rims underneath. The bowls/cups have tiny round bases and flare out towards the top. Blue and white painting with flower
theme: large central flowers and half large flowers on each of the cardinal points. Spriggs of smaller flowers and foliage intersperced between them.
Geometric, fish scale and scrolling patterns on petals of larger flowers. Blues in different tones from light to inky. Gold linear highlights. <P><P>
A pictogram may be a personal signature underneath. <P>
Condition is good. One bowl has a hairline crack, shown very clearly in the 'photos.
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3187
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1800'S CHINESE SNUFF BOTTLE INLAID MOP CARVED
Antique Chinese snuff bottle, inlaid mother of pearl set with carnelian and with a pair of carved white jade plaques. Agate and shell stopper. <br>
Measures 7cm / slightly under 3 inches high and stands on a scrolling wooden base. <br>
Ovoid shape. The ground consists of a mosaic of iridescent blue and turquoise shells. Inlaid with pearly white mother of pearl flowers with orange carnelian hard stone centers. Both front and back has an applied, domed white jade plaque carved with a floral arrangement. (different to each other). The base is mother of pearl. (excuse special putty used to prevent a fall as partially seen in pictures). The stopper is made of white agate with a shell bottom lining. The spoon is clearly handcarved natural material (wood/bone). Beautiful scrolling wood base. <br>
Very good condition.
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3190
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CHIEN-LUNG CHINESE PAINTED BLUE GLASS SNUFF B
Antique Chinese snuff bottle made of blue glass and internatlly painted on both sides. Jade stopper. Chien-lung. <br>
Ovoid shaped bottle made of blue glass. Wonderful painting both front and back inside the glass. One side depicts a man walking in a landscape. Over one shoulder he carries a lantern. In the other hand he holds a large hat on a stick. He walks under bent, gnarled trees. Mountains and fields in the distance. Colours are mainly blue, black, white and a little orange on his back. <br>
The other side is a classic Chinese river / landscape. Delicately painted trees on one side, a river with rocks protruding, behind which are wonderful cloud-covered mountains. A tiny building nestles under the trees and if you look very closely, you will see a tiny man fishing from a pavilion. Again, tones of blue, black, white and orange. <br>
Stopper is made of jade and is missing the spoon. <br>
Good condition.
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3189
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ANTIQUE CHINESE AMBER CARVED SNUFF BOTTLE JAD
Antique Chinese amber carved urn shaped snuff bottle with spinach green jade stopper. <Br>
Measures approx 2 1/2 inches high (6cm). <br>
Wonderful old orange mottled with brown amber. Great transluscence - you can look through layers to the inside.
Carved feaux handles on either side. Spinach green jade stopper. THe delicate spoon has broken, but the pieces are inside. Good condition with a tiny nick near one shoulder (less than a mm long and only mentioined for accuracy of description).
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3191
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VINTAGE/ANTIQUE GREEN JADE NECKLACE 50INCHES
Antique / vintage green jade necklace, brought here from a wealthy overseas estate collection. <br>
Measures over 25inches long when doubled, making for a total of at least 50 inches. <br>
Round beads with a knot between each. No clasp or opening, which would be superfluous with such a long length.
Beautiful mottled green colour. We see no signs of any kind of damage/flaw.
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3188
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ANTIQUE CHINESE SHUN-CHI AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE R
Antique Chinese Shun-chi carved, mottled agate snuff bottle with a rose quartz stopper. <br>
Measures approx 2 3/4inches high (7cm). <br>
Flask shaped bottle made of beautifully mottled agate hard stone. The sides have raised panels with carved patterns / which might be hieroglyphics (if someone can read them, please let us know), or purely decorative. Rose quartz stopper with ivory spoon. The stone is so clear that it is almost entirely transparent. <br>
Good condition - please note yellow is from old sticky lables and is not damage.
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3379
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ANTIQUE CHINESE CLOISONNE BLUE ENAMEL BRASS B
Antique Chinese blue enamel and brass cloisonne box or casket made for holding cigars or jewelry. Approximate date 1900 - 1920. <br>
Measures 7 inches accross; slightly under 3 inches high and 3 1/2 inches front to back. <br>
Rectangular box with slightly rounded corners on top.
The surface of the 6 visible sides of the box are covered almost entirely by deep cobalt blue cloisonne enamel. The top in a pattern of concentric circles, like a thrown fish net with the smallest enclosures near the center and increasing in size towards the borders. The center has a round medallion with Chinese writing in brass inlaid in the enamel. Another, smaller ring on the front also contains Chinese pictogramic letters. <br>
The box stands on 4 ball feet in brass. The bottom has turquoise enamel with no decoration. Inside, the box is lined with a dark-stained wood. <br>
Condition is generally very good with some negligible imperfections and lots of dirt that we are reluctant to clean. Metal frame and hinges in good, original condition.
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3031
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CHINESE EXPORT FAMILLE ROSE EYE BATH EGG CUP
Antique Chinese export porcelain eye bath or cup or egg cup in Famille Rose with polychrome floral spriggs. Estimated date c 1770.
Measures approx 2 1/4 inches high. Length of oval is also approx 2 1/4 inches.
Two bowls: one round and one tear-shaped. Delicate handpainted enamel flowers on the outer surface as well as the inside of the tear-shaped bowl.
Wear to gilding on edges and slight roughness on rims, commensurate with age.
Millers 2004 (page 303)shows a simple blue and white eye bath from a slightly later date, with an estimate of Euro2700.00. On page 305 they show a Meissen
egg cup that looks almost identical to this item with the interesting explanation that the egg was placed either horizontally or vertically depending on the
French/Italian or German/Austrian tradition. See 'photos.<br>
This egg cup / eye bath has no markings. Condition is generally good with expected negligible loss to gilding on rims. There has been a restoration to the
narrow neck between the two bowls.
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3259
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ANTIQUE CHINESE ENAMEL SILVER HAIR ORNAMENT I
Authentic antique Chinese en tremblant jewelry enamel on silver hair ornament in the form of an insect - cricket crawling towards a flower. Well over 100 years old. <br><br>
Measures 7 1/2 inches from end to end. <br>
Fantastically crafted cricket, perched on a little wire, crawls towards a beautiful enamel flower, with long stamen ending in little wire-enclosed beads. The flower is attached to springs, so it bounces and quakes as the wearer moves her head (or from the slightest breeze). We believe there were originally two flowers, but the piece is very old and some allowances have to be made. Besides darkening of the silver caused over many years, the enamel and other parts are in good condition (see 'photos with all details enlarged).
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ANTIQUE CHINESE KINGFISHER TREMBLANT HAIR JEW
Authentic antique Chinese Kingfisher feather, silver and gilt silver en tremblant hair jewelry ornament. Well over 100 years old. <br><br>
Measures 7 inches long to tip of feelers, but scolling feelers are 6 1/4 inches long. <br>
Beautifully crafted hair ornament made of silver and gold washed silver and then set with the vibrant turquoise feathers of the Chinese kingfisher bird.
A fantastic butterfly perches en tremblant with long feelers ending in little jewel beads (possibly jade), It quivers and shakes as the wearer moves (or even in the slightest breeze).
Amazingly detailed - from the gilt washed filigree that meanders on top of the wings, to the wavy spirals, golden eyes and jade beads . <br>
Condition is very good considering the delicacy of this item. There are naturally some losses to the feather, but less than one would expect.
The craze for kingfisher jewellery and hair ornaments is supposed to have threatened these little birds almost to extinction during the 19th century.
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